Sufyan
Borrowed from Arabic سفيان (sufyān).
Every Sufyan since 1987 — 646 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sufyan
Sufyan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,252 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 646 American babies have been named Sufyan. Its peak came in 2025, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sufyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sufyan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | #2,252 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2,824 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,433 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,145 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,908 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,801 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,214 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3,294 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,577 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,528 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,763 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3,214 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,295 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,514 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,401 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,442 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,519 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,710 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,220 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,869 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,607 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,453 |
| 2003 | 16 | #5,008 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,361 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,432 |
| 2000 | 15 | #5,007 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sufyan mean?
Borrowed from Arabic سفيان (sufyān).
How popular is the name Sufyan in 2025?
Sufyan ranked #2,252 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sufyan?
646 babies have been named Sufyan in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sufyan most popular?
Sufyan peaked in 2025, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Sufyan a boy or girl name?
Sufyan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sufyan rising or falling?
Sufyan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.